M2: El Ban's guide to owning a BMW and not becoming a douche!
#161
So finally put my finger on the oil leak..
Rear main seal.. Debating if taking to extended warranty as "see if its the rear main seal" for them to authorize the fix, I pay and they reimburse..
Or just drop the tranny with a buddy and do it ourselves..
Just worried I take in to a shop or the actual stealership they will want to dismantle first and then they say its something different and I get stuck with a 1k+ bill which the warranty won't cover..
#163
damn. sorry to hear.
always something with cars.... Our 3rd vehicle is a silverado we drive once a week(if that), and the damn mice nested in my fuse box and chewed through a bunch of wires.
i feel your pain buddy...
always something with cars.... Our 3rd vehicle is a silverado we drive once a week(if that), and the damn mice nested in my fuse box and chewed through a bunch of wires.
i feel your pain buddy...
#165
Hmmm that issue you got is common on cars that stand still a while.. i need to keep tabs on that also with pest control and stuff to ensure it doesnt happen.. Hopeyou get it sorted out, wiring issues are a pain
Good news is that I am finally moving into a full house.. 3 rooms 2 baths and dual garage.. So will have plenty of room to work on the cars ANYTIME!
Need to update with a goodie I received today from Fed Ex!
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EL BAN (12-19-2014)
#167
Not much going on lately.. Lots of work mostly..
Now this weekend that will change.. Doing the rear main seal
Got an engine lift to facilitate the work and also will come handy when playing with the track car.. Might go K on it next year..
Speaking of the track car, took it out for a spin, hadn't driven in months..
And something that came in for the TL recently..
Now this weekend that will change.. Doing the rear main seal
Got an engine lift to facilitate the work and also will come handy when playing with the track car.. Might go K on it next year..
Speaking of the track car, took it out for a spin, hadn't driven in months..
And something that came in for the TL recently..
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96SC4 (12-19-2014)
#170
Test pipe worked out great! Perfect fit and it gave me the tone I was looking for. I already had the Stage 3 Exhaust Mod and wanted a little more grunt, this test pipe gave me that exactly
Thanks Steven, all I can say is, if you ever have an enemy just wish him that his rear main seal gives out
Uploading some pics to update this thread now..
Thanks Steven, all I can say is, if you ever have an enemy just wish him that his rear main seal gives out
Uploading some pics to update this thread now..
#171
So last time I posted I was about to tackle the rear main seal leak..
What a freaking pain :/, couple of pics of the fun..
While at it, I installed the BB Test Pipe..
Also got a little something from AckTL05 aka Bruce from EndlessRPM..
Had been contacting him since before Christmas and got everything detailed via email and text, great guy to work with. Takes his time to answer all questions.. and his work speaks for itself..
Blacked out, ZKWR Lense Upgrade, Removed Diffuser, Carbon Wrapped Corner and Lamin X Treatment
Received my switchbacks today so installed, will have more pics tomorrow after cleaning the car..
Also, followed the write up on how to eliminate the hyper flashing by modifying the Flasher Relay rather than installing the load resistors..
Everything came out nicely.. more pics to come..
Only downfall, after doing the main rear seal I got the check engine light on for the Knock Sensor, not sure if we moved the harness too much or if it just was a coincidence, but will be getting to it in a couple of weeks.
What a freaking pain :/, couple of pics of the fun..
While at it, I installed the BB Test Pipe..
Also got a little something from AckTL05 aka Bruce from EndlessRPM..
Had been contacting him since before Christmas and got everything detailed via email and text, great guy to work with. Takes his time to answer all questions.. and his work speaks for itself..
Blacked out, ZKWR Lense Upgrade, Removed Diffuser, Carbon Wrapped Corner and Lamin X Treatment
Received my switchbacks today so installed, will have more pics tomorrow after cleaning the car..
Also, followed the write up on how to eliminate the hyper flashing by modifying the Flasher Relay rather than installing the load resistors..
Everything came out nicely.. more pics to come..
Only downfall, after doing the main rear seal I got the check engine light on for the Knock Sensor, not sure if we moved the harness too much or if it just was a coincidence, but will be getting to it in a couple of weeks.
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96SC4 (01-25-2015)
#173
I love reading titles like this thread's. These are are awesome and doing a job like this is so rewarding. My hat is off, sir!
I guess it looks like you didn't completely drop the trans, just moved it?
I guess it looks like you didn't completely drop the trans, just moved it?
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EL BAN (01-28-2015)
#175
Thanks Steven, I have been blessed to have many gear head buddies just like me that are always available to give me a helping hand. This job was really tedious.. Many issues during the way but at the end came out as expected. Prefered this, than taking it to the dealer, this way we ensure its done correctly.
Thanks for taking the time to look at my thread and I appreciate the words.
You are correct, we placed the engine lift in a way that it allowed us to pull the tranny to the side and have enough room to work
I was just in process of loading the pics up.. All from the cell, need to still download the ones from the GoPro, never took pictures with it, just videos.. Need to also post info on my last race..
You are correct, we placed the engine lift in a way that it allowed us to pull the tranny to the side and have enough room to work
I was just in process of loading the pics up.. All from the cell, need to still download the ones from the GoPro, never took pictures with it, just videos.. Need to also post info on my last race..
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#182
Thanks to both of you!!!
I think I might need to adjust the headlights, have used the car a couple nights and people keep flashing me like Im on my high beams when I am not. Used to happen a lot when I got the car brand new.. Maybe its just the fresh lense that is just showing a really crisp output.. Not sure.. I am having trouble finding a flat surface where I can measure at the 25 feet mark and set them.. My garage and others I have access to have a slope in front..
I think I might need to adjust the headlights, have used the car a couple nights and people keep flashing me like Im on my high beams when I am not. Used to happen a lot when I got the car brand new.. Maybe its just the fresh lense that is just showing a really crisp output.. Not sure.. I am having trouble finding a flat surface where I can measure at the 25 feet mark and set them.. My garage and others I have access to have a slope in front..
#185
Thank you Sir , and yes Bruce did one hell of a job, I am very happy with how they came out!
Thanks! Definitely will adjust, I dont want to be blinding people on the road.. Need to read a bit more since I know you should adjust them from a 25' distance but need to know if there is a lower distance reference since I can pull off probably six feet at home before the slope.. If not I will sort out at a big parking lot facing the side of a building..
Thanks! Definitely will adjust, I dont want to be blinding people on the road.. Need to read a bit more since I know you should adjust them from a 25' distance but need to know if there is a lower distance reference since I can pull off probably six feet at home before the slope.. If not I will sort out at a big parking lot facing the side of a building..
#186
So right after we did the rear main seal the car turned on the check engine light and after reading with the Torque application it was the Knock Sensor.
Was so tired from that session of wrenching so almost a month after I tackled this yesterday, thank God I have a short commute to work, the car was really sluggish and doing around 18mpg..
Followed a couple DIY I saw around..
Lucky I have skinny hands and was able to remove and reinstall without pulling that lower runner..
Sensor was snapped off cleanly.. No idea how.. Maybe the past bad engine mounts had started to take a toll and when moving around the engine to do the rear seal it came off completely.. All good again.. Was able to finally give it a good run and hear the difference with the test pipe.. Growls nicely now..
Was so tired from that session of wrenching so almost a month after I tackled this yesterday, thank God I have a short commute to work, the car was really sluggish and doing around 18mpg..
Followed a couple DIY I saw around..
Lucky I have skinny hands and was able to remove and reinstall without pulling that lower runner..
Sensor was snapped off cleanly.. No idea how.. Maybe the past bad engine mounts had started to take a toll and when moving around the engine to do the rear seal it came off completely.. All good again.. Was able to finally give it a good run and hear the difference with the test pipe.. Growls nicely now..
#187
Thanks! Definitely will adjust, I dont want to be blinding people on the road.. Need to read a bit more since I know you should adjust them from a 25' distance but need to know if there is a lower distance reference since I can pull off probably six feet at home before the slope.. If not I will sort out at a big parking lot facing the side of a building..
Good luck. I know it's a pain finding a flat surface/wall as I just had to adjust my a4 lights. I had the opposite problem, mine were pointing straight down!
#189
That might be my best option going to a mall parking lot and finding a nice flat area in front of a wall, I think I can pull it off in a Walgreens I have close by..
Glad you fixed yours, having them point down is just as dangerous for you and others..
Thanks Steven!
#191
EL BAN,
When you installed your new rear main seal, did it go in easily, or did you have to tap it in? I did mine just last week, but found it a little odd that I was able to seat it with my hands and push it into place with my fingers.
When you installed your new rear main seal, did it go in easily, or did you have to tap it in? I did mine just last week, but found it a little odd that I was able to seat it with my hands and push it into place with my fingers.
#192
I did not install it, left my trusted buddy and mechanic to install it, but being that said, it will go in with your fingers but you'll have to put some pressure to it. No need to tap. The bracket is holding it in place anyways.
#193
Sounds good. I've just been paranoid that I didn't seat the seal properly since I didn't tap it lol. I had taken the bracket off as well to change the O-ring. The bracket itself is pretty thin, so there isn't really a whole lot of room to push the seal in.
#194
No problem at all,
Sounds good. I've just been paranoid that I didn't seat the seal properly since I didn't tap it lol. I had taken the bracket off as well to change the O-ring. The bracket itself is pretty thin, so there isn't really a whole lot of room to push the seal in.
Sounds good. I've just been paranoid that I didn't seat the seal properly since I didn't tap it lol. I had taken the bracket off as well to change the O-ring. The bracket itself is pretty thin, so there isn't really a whole lot of room to push the seal in.
#197
Sooooooo.. its been a while.. let me update this a bit..
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been away for some while but I've been doing tons of stuff in my personal life and work has been going extremely well hence keeping me busy..
Bought my first home in Florida back in May.. still have the house in PR as well, market is bad there so I probably wont sell in a while so i will look to rent it..
House here in FL has been keeping me busy!
Also became a doggy Dad mid year.. so this is my girl Arya whom has been taking lots of my time also..
Here she is shotgun in the track car..
Haven't done much to the cars lately other than basic maintenance..
And some cleaning!
Suspension did settle in a bit more and car probably dropped another 1/4"
Will try to update some more.. have some Christmas self gifts coming in for the TL
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been away for some while but I've been doing tons of stuff in my personal life and work has been going extremely well hence keeping me busy..
Bought my first home in Florida back in May.. still have the house in PR as well, market is bad there so I probably wont sell in a while so i will look to rent it..
House here in FL has been keeping me busy!
Also became a doggy Dad mid year.. so this is my girl Arya whom has been taking lots of my time also..
Here she is shotgun in the track car..
Haven't done much to the cars lately other than basic maintenance..
And some cleaning!
Suspension did settle in a bit more and car probably dropped another 1/4"
Will try to update some more.. have some Christmas self gifts coming in for the TL
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